Wike Accuses Atiku, Peter Obi, Amaechi of Deceiving Poor Nigerians During Campaigns

Abuja, Nigeria – March 2, 2026 – The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has criticized leading politicians, including Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and Rotimi Amaechi, accusing them of using symbolic gestures to mislead poor Nigerians during campaigns.

Speaking during his monthly media briefing in Abuja on Monday, Wike claimed the politicians’ acts were largely performative and disconnected from their past records in public service.

“I saw Obi, Atiku, and Amaechi going to campaign. What Amaechi did was to buy corn. A corn he has never chewed as a minister on the road. A corn he didn’t chew as a governor. You like to deceive the poor,” Wike said.

He also criticized Peter Obi for visiting IDP camps during personal celebrations, including his birthday, suggesting such gestures were politically motivated rather than genuine acts of service.

“It’s like Peter Obi today, if he’s doing birthday party today, he’ll go to IDP camp. When he was governor, did he not have birthday party? Mention one IDP camp he went to?” Wike added.

The FCT Minister’s comments are part of ongoing political debates ahead of the 2027 general elections, highlighting tensions between major political figures and their engagement with grassroots communities.